This Is One Of The Most Common Myths Around Voice… You are STUCK with the voice you have and you can’t change it.

Well I am here to tell you that voice is a choice - and the dream of having greater presence and influence is achievable. 

Let me explain...

We are each born with a massive repertoire of sound, and we squash it right down. 

Some people develop bizarre patterns of body posture and laryngeal posture, which naturally affect the voice, to cover their anxiety about speaking and making themselves understood. 

Others believe they don’t naturally have a powerful voice. 

Actually, there’s no such thing as a non-powerful voice. 

It’s about how much air comes out of your body, and if you block that air, you don’t have any power. 

So when we’re casting off the veils hiding our effective communication - the first one is to remove the veil that stops you giving breath to your speech.

Breath is key.

And the ESSENTIAL ingredient to breathing and having confident communication is to release your diaphragm.

When your diaphragm is contracted - it makes you look and sound tense.

Stress is often the main precursor for a contracted diaphragm.

What is a simple way to release stress and bring presence to your breath?

Meditation. 

Start with just a few minutes per day - it’s proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce stress backed by solid science.

There’s a ton of apps out there - however, I recommend 1 Giant Mind or Calm. 

You’re probably thinking… “I know, I know… if one more person tells me to meditate… I’ll deck them”.

But let me say this:

When your diaphragm jams - it’s not fun and it’s like being taken captive and tied up. 

Taking up the simple practice of daily meditation and building upon it overtime - will help you reduce your performance anxiety and improve your conscious breathing. 

I’ll say no more!

~Dr Louise Mahler